NEWS ARCHIVE

Friday: Triple Digit Heat Index this Weekend, Heat Advisory Possible

Hot temperatures will continue! An upper ridge of high pressure will migrate east into the weekend. Heat index values will range from 95-102 Friday, into the 100 to 105+ range over the weekend. Rain chances stay spotty. Stay tuned for updates on that potential Heat Advisory.

BROAD LOW NEAR THE YUCATAN: A Hurricane Hunter is scheduled to fly into an area or low pressure near the Yucatan Friday. The NHC is giving the low 20% odds of tropical development within the next 2 to 5 days. The system is forecast to head for the Bay of Campeche Friday, before heading inland over eastern Mexico by Saturday. All other areas are quiet.

THE TROPICS: Although, it waaaay too early, we’ll have to keep an eye on the tropics in the coming weeks. The GFS has been indicating tropical formation over the western Caribbean/Yucatan between July 1 and July 4, with northern movement over the Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm/low-end hurricane. Those with interests from Louisiana to Florida will need to monitor forecasts as the July 4 holiday weekend approaches.

FORECAST SUMMARY: Hot temperatures will continue! An upper ridge of high pressure will continue to migrate east into the weekend. As a result, weekend afternoon temperatures will max out in the mid and upper 90s. Heat index values will range from 95-100 Friday, into the 100 to 105 range over the weekend.

AIR QUALITY ACTION DAY: An orange Air Quality Action Day is in effect until Friday for a few parishes west of I-55, including Livingston and Ascension Parishes. Those in sensitive groups, and with respiratory issues, should considering limiting prolonged outdoor activity.

HEAT SAFETY: Be heat safe through the weekend. Drink plenty of water! For those with outdoor plans and work, take frequent breaks and opt for air conditioned facilities, if you can. Be a good neighbor, friend, and family member by checking on the elderly and pets. Make sure they are cool, comfortable, and hydrated.

STAYING DRY: Spotty shower chances will be about all the atmosphere will be able to manage with the strong ridge of high pressure in place. Scattered showers & thunderstorms will be possible Monday through Wednesday.FRIDAY AM: Mostly clear. Lows north 70-74, south 73-80. Isolated patchy fog. South wind 0 to 10 mph.

EXTENDED FORECAST: Early next week, The upper ridge will push back west and finally start to break down from the north. Hot conditions will remain, with afternoon highs in the low 90s, but scattered rain & storm chances pick up through much of next week.

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